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Baggeridge Country Park which is today a beautiful area of countryside on the doorstep of the Black Country. Being set back from the roads, it's secluded delights are revealed to you as you explore further. The creation of today's scenery however, is very diverse.
All of the land was once owned by the Earl of Dudley who lived at nearby Himley Hall. The land surrounding the hall was landscaped by Capability Brown. Part of this now forms the southern half of the park up to the Wishing Pools. In 1895 coal was discovered at the northern end of Baggridge and pit shafts were sunk. At the height of production it was claimed that it was the world's biggest and most modern pit. It was nationalised in 1947 and finally closed down in 1968. The pit heads were located either side of the camp site near to the Teashop, catering for drinks ice creams, hot & cold meals and children's parties.
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